Advanced Dietician - Children and Young People (CYP)
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust
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Salary
£0 to £5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
To provide a highly specialist dietetic service to CYP within the Darwin centre. Working closely CYPs with an eating disorder, disordered eating or those identified as being at high nutritional risk at the Darwin centre. This involves working with young people, their families and MDT members to identify and address the complex psychological and social factors that affect compliance with dietary treatment, enabling long term / permanent lifestyle changes.
To undertake comprehensive assessments of each patient's diet and lifestyle to formulate individualised management and treatment plans, ensuring optimal outcome whilst minimising risk. These assessments should follow the British Dietetic Association (BDA model) and process, including interpreting biochemical data and using quantitative / qualitative analysis of nutritional information.
To be aware of and be able to identify CYP at high physical risk, including the risk of refeeding syndrome, nutritional deficiencies and obesity. To be able to provide appropriate nutritional advice regarding the management of risk together with the MDT, linking with medical and dietetic colleagues in acute medical services as necessary.
To be aware of and able to identify CYP at high psychiatric risk and liaise with the MDT regarding the management of risk in these CYP.
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hons) in Dietetics or post graduate diploma in Dietetics
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- HCPC registered Dietitian
Experience
Essential criteria
- Post registration experience in mental health or paediatrics
North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. We offer a variety of flexible working opportunities for both full and part time staff. Job Share applicants will be fully considered and applications are particularly welcomed from current and previous service users
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PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING POINTS
- In the event of exceptionally high levels of response, we reserve the right to close the post before the date stated above in order to prevent the number of applications received being unmanageable. You are advised to submit your completed application form as soon as possible to have the best chance of being considered.
- Priority will be given to NHS staff across the region who are at risk of redundancy, where the vacancy is at the same band or one below their current band and candidates meet the essential criteria for this post.
- All employees new to the Trust will be subject to a 6 month probationary period.
- All clinical staff bands 2-4 that are new to the Trust will be required to complete a Care Certificate.
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
24 September 2026
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